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Content Gap Analysis: Finding What Your Competitors Rank For That You Don't

A content gap analysis identifies topics your competitors rank for that you don't. These are opportunities to capture traffic you're currently missing.


How to do it

List your top 3-5 competitors

Use a tool (free: Ubersuggest, paid: Ahrefs/SEMrush) to see what keywords they rank for

Filter for keywords you don't currently rank for

  • Prioritize by search volume and relevance to your business
  • Create content targeting those topics
  • What to look for
  • Questions they answer that you don't
  • Service variations they cover that you miss
  • Location-specific content they have that you lack
  • Comparison and "vs" content they've created
  • References & Further Reading

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